On October 1st, 2025, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) officially announced its 2025 assessment results.Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT, stock code: 00405.HK) has been awarded the highest 5-Star rating and the honor of “Global Sector Leader-Listed” title under Diversified Property sector for the first time, and has also secured thehighest Public Disclosure score of “A”for the fifth consecutive year. In the 2025 GRESB assessment, Yuexiu REIT achieved full marks in both the Social (S) and Governance (G) dimensions, while the Environmental (E) dimension scored 10 points above the peer group average, driving its overall score to rise from 86 to 91out of 100, ranking second among the group of listed companies investing in diversified properties in Eastern Asia. In sub-categories, Yuexiu REIT received full scores in leadership, policies, reporting, risk management, risk assessment, targets, tenants and community, data monitoring and review. Additionally, according to the 2025 Sustainability Rating Results published by Hang Seng Indexes in August, Yuexiu REIT's sustainability rating was upgraded to “A”, with both overall and environmental performance exceeding 60% of its industry peers. Yuexiu REIT has long been committed to integrating sustainability principles into its business and management models, continuously aligning with international standards to enhance operational efficiency and actively pursuing green and low-carbon development. On the operational front, Yuexiu REIT has embedded green, healthy, safe, smart, and community-oriented concepts into every aspect of its business: On the financing front, Yuexiu REIT is actively advancing green and sustainable finance to accelerate its low-carbon transformation. In December 2024, Yuexiu REIT successfully signed a new Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) with a total value of HKD 1.805 billion. As of the end of June 2025, green and sustainability-related financing accounted for approximately 34% of total financing. Ms. OU Haijing, CEO of Yuexiu REIT, stated: "The dual upgrades of GRESB Rating and Hang Seng Sustainability Rating demonstrate the effectiveness of our ESG strategy and validate that our ESG governance structure, operational standards, control processes, and performance outcomes are industry-leading. This is a milestone in our journey toward sustainable value creation, and we are greatly encouraged." Looking ahead, Yuexiu REIT will remain committed to the concepts of Economy Win-win Development, Environment Green Development and Society Inclusive Development. Yuexiu REIT will continue to enhance ESG governance and risk management, deepen the implementation of its dual-carbon strategy, and create long-term value for all stakeholders. About GRESB GRESB is the leading global sustainability benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments, widely recognized by financial and capital markets. According to the public information, in 2024, GRESB assessed 3,110 real estate and infrastructure funds, developers, and asset operators across over 80 countries and regions, representing a gross asset value (GAV) of more than USD 9 trillion. About Hang Seng Indexes Sustainability Ratings Hang Seng Indexes commissions the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) to conduct sustainability assessments based on international and local standards. According to the public information, the 2025 assessment covered approximately 500 Hong Kong-listed companies and over 1,300 A-share companies. The results are publicly disclosed and serve as a key reference for evaluating corporate ESG performance.

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT) has achieved a milestone breakthrough with multiple properties collectively securing WELL Health-Safety recognitions, marking another proactive exploration in China's commercial real estate ESG landscape. Notably, Guangzhou International Finance Centre (GZIFC) office building and Yuexiu Financial Tower earned Platinum WELL certifications with outstanding scores, becoming the only dual Platinum-certified (LEED & WELL) projects in Zhujiang New Town CBD of Guangzhou. This accomplishment demonstrates our commitment to establishing "China benchmarks" for healthy building standards in commercial real estate. Additionally, GZIFC shopping mall, Fortune Plaza, City Plaza, Victory Plaza, Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre, Wuhan Starry Victoria Shopping Centre, Shanghai Yue Xiu Tower, and Hangzhou Victory Business Centre obtained WELL Health-Safety Rating (WELL HSR) recognitions. Exemplifying this achievement, GZIFC – China's first super-tall landmark to secure LEED V4 Platinum certification for existing buildings – features a VAV air-conditioning system and advanced fresh air technology achieving 99% PM2.5 filtration while maintaining optimal humidity at 30%-60%. Its comprehensive BOMA China COE and BOMA360 Global certification covers six operational domains including facility management and tenant relations. Post-WELL Platinum certification, GZIFC stands as Asia-Pacific's first REIT asset holding quadruple certifications: WELL, LEED, BOMA China, and BOMA International. Technological Integration: The "China Approach" to Healthy Buildings Our healthy building initiatives leverage technological innovation to simultaneously enhance sustainability and spatial wellness. Water Stewardship: Rigorous water quality control systems are implemented. At Yuexiu Financial Tower, condensate water recycling technology enables annual water reuse exceeding 1,000 metric tons, ensuring water safety while establishing closed-loop resource management. Real-time smart monitoring tracks 15 water quality parameters, safeguarding tenant health. Integrated with BIM and BA systems, these measures reduce water consumption by 44.15%. Thermal Environment Optimization: Advanced acoustic materials and spatial sound field technology maintain comfortable noise levels. GZIFC's double-glazed Low-E curtain walls block 70% of UV radiation while dynamically adjusting illumination intensity across daytime periods, protecting occupant eye health and reducing energy consumption. Health Performance Intelligence: Smart building systems enable scientific wellness management through real-time environmental monitoring. Triple-stage air purification (pre-filter + MERV13 electrostatic dust removal + HEPA deep filtration), photocatalytic VOC decomposition, and adaptive airflow regulation maintain PM2.5 ≤ 5μg/m³ and CO₂ <800ppm – exceeding international health standards. Continuous tracking of 12 air quality indicators (including formaldehyde and TVOC) enables dynamic ventilation optimization. BIM-BA system integration achieves >99% pollutant removal efficiency, creating "breathing green spaces" for tenants and redefining the ecological future of intelligent buildings. Social Impact: From Spatial Innovation to Urban Symbiosis Exceptional commercial spaces serve as urban sanctuaries that support occupant well-being and community growth. Ecosystem Co-creation: Our YUE OFFICE platform has hosted over 100 low-carbon runs, art salons, and wellness events engaging 100,000+ professionals. Rooftop farms at Yuexiu Financial Tower, Fortune Plaza, and Wuhan Starry Victoria Shopping Centre have become metropolitan "green energy spaces" for stress relief. GZIFC shopping mall's WELL EAT program establishes healthy dining ecosystems through curated F&B partnerships. Community Engagement: Through multi-channel resource integration, we champion social inclusion via sustained CSR initiatives. Our properties have participated in Earth Hour and World Autism Awareness Day for 10 consecutive years, leveraging landmark visibility for social advocacy. The [M Space] art platform has curated nearly 200 exhibitions and cultural dialogues, pioneering innovative "Art + Commerce + Philanthropy" integration models within mixed-use developments. Strategic Roadmap: Advancing Healthy Building Sustainability Amid evolving market dynamics, our commitment to symbiotic growth with stakeholders remains steadfast. We believe sustained value creation in commercial real estate requires transcending conventional space utility to cultivate dynamic ecosystems where tenants, consumers, and communities thrive collectively. Ms. Ou Haijing, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Yuexiu REIT, stated that "companionship" and "growth" are among the core development philosophies for creating "Yuexiu Premium Commercial Properties." Companionship represents our commitment to customers, while continuous growth and enhancement ensure enduring vitality for our properties. "Yuexiu Premium Commercial Properties" not only provide healthy and comfortable physical spaces but also serve as a spiritual sanctuary amidst the bustling urban life, as well as a platform for mutual growth with our partners. About WELL Building Standard The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a mission-driven organization leading the global movement to advance human health through built environments. The WELL Building Standard evaluates health performance across ten domains – Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. With certifications including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, WELL remains the world's premier building rating system focused exclusively on enhancing human health and well-being through environmental design.

In October 2023, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) announced the 2023 rating results. Yuexiu REIT (00405.HK) received a "4 Stars" rating for the second consecutive year and the top Public Disclosure Level of "A" for the third consecutive year, in recognition of its outstanding performance in sustainable development by the independent organization that produces the internationally recognized benchmark for the real estate sector. Yuexiu REIT has always viewed in ESG (environmental, social and governance) capacity building from a strategic perspective, integrating international standards to promote sustainable development. Yuexiu REIT participated in GRESB rating for the first time in 2021, and has since continuously made positive improvements in various major areas of sustainable development. In terms of sustainable development performance, in this round of evaluation, Yuexiu REIT received full marks in various aspects including Leadership, Reporting, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Targets and Tenants & Community, achieving an overall GRESB Score of 87, equivalent to a year-over-year increase of 5%, ranking sixth in the peer group of "diversified listed company in Eastern Asia". Looking at the ESG score breakdown, Yuexiu REIT's scores across the three major pillars of Environment, Social and Governance all exceeded the GRESB average, with full score achieved in the Social pillar. In terms of public disclosure, Yuexiu REIT released standalone ESG reports (namely ESG report) annually since 2016, and set up a dedicated "Sustainability" section on its official website to disseminate ESG-related information on a continuous basis and strive to enhance transparency of ESG disclosure. In 2023, Yuexiu REIT's Public Disclosure Level received a high score of 96, ranking second among its peers in China, and receiving the top score of "A" for the third consecutive year. The rating results underscore Yuexiu REIT's achievement in sustainable development. Yuexiu REIT will continue to adhere to the concepts of co-prosperity, green development, and inclusive community, regarding ESG management as an important lever to enhance asset value and focus on creating long-term value for stakeholders. About GRESB Established in 2009, GRESB is the world's leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments, providing standardized and verified ESG information for financial markets. More than 150 institutions and financial investors are using GRESB in their decision-making. In 2023, 2,084 listed and unlisted real estate investment portfolios participated in the rating, representing approximately USD 7.2 trillion of gross asset value (GAV) across 75 countries and regions. (Source: GRESB website)

On 28 June 2023, Yuexiu REIT(stock code: 00405. HK) received the "Best ESG (Social) Award" for its outstanding social responsibility performance at the 9th Hong Kong Investor Relations Awards (the "Awards") organized by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA), speaking volumes to the high recognition it enjoys for its ESG efforts in the investment community. The Awards this year with 15 categories, attracted 126 well-known Hong Kong-listed companies to participate and 41 of them won awards. The winners were selected after two rounds of voting, which took place between March 21 and April 27, by more than 740 qualified voters, including buy-side and sell-side analysts and fund managers, and over 290 professional financial institutions—together with 7 Hong Kong listed companies won the same awards at the ceremony, Yuexiu REIT won the "Best ESG (Social) Award", recognizing and affirming its ESG endeavors. For seven years since 2016, Yuexiu REIT has released its "Environmental, Social and Governance Report", and at the same time, it has continued to promote the organic integration of ESG concepts into its business models. Heeding the diverse scenarios involving business partners, employees, merchants and the public, Yuexiu REIT has built a green development ecology and led the ESG innovation trend in the commercial real estate sector. In 2022, Yuexiu REIT's outstanding ESG performance was recognized and recommended to investors by many rating agencies, with its MSCI ESG rating upgraded to "BB", GRESB rating upgraded to "Green Four-Star", and it scoring "A" grade for public disclosure (the highest of disclosure standard) for two consecutive years, and its first "Low Risk" ESG rating from Sustainalytics, which is also the "Highest ESG Rating for Asia-Pacific Area in 2023". In addition, its green and sustainable debt financing amount reached record high. As at the end of 2022, the proportion of green and sustainable-related debts of the REIT was 38.5%, and it will keep optimizing green and sustainable debt financing. Regarding corporate social responsibility, the REIT is committed to creating the greatest value for employees, customers and the society, and adhering to the concept of sustainable development in promoting continuous social progress. The "YEService" system is implemented across all its properties to ensure customers are provided with services that are comfortable, safe and efficient, and caring. In addition to supporting community development, Yuexiu REIT fosters public well-being by making donations of materials, buying produce from farmers to support their livelihood and agriculture. It also pools resources by collaborating with neighborhoods, communities and volunteer groups and takes full advantage of its influence to hold for charity exhibitions and interactive activities, such as markets for munificent causes, concerts, theme salons, to encourage more people to pay attention to and partake in charitable activities. As a real estate investment trust focusing on the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong markets, Yuexiu REIT sees strategic importance in building ESG capacity and regards it as a key handhold for enhancing core competitiveness. The award win has led Yuexiu REIT to believe that the integration of commercial real estate and ESG has become an important way to enhance the value of assets from the perspectives of green buildings, energy conservation and carbon reduction, service improvement, and risk prevention. Yuexiu REIT will continue to focus on taking its sustainable development strategies to greater depth and put ESG concepts into practice, and together with investors create a sustainable future. Besides, Yuexiu REIT stays connected to communities and provide venues for all kinds of charity activities, and continuously strengthen the goal of social welfare from volunteer team building.

In recent years, the HKSAR Government, financial regulators and the industry have made concerted efforts to drive the development of green and sustainable finance in Hong Kong by adopting a multifaceted approach. Consequently, the scale of the market continues to grow and related ecosystems are becoming increasingly mature. In 2021, the amount of green and sustainable debt financing arranged and issued in Hong Kong achieved another record high of US$57 billion, a four-fold increase year-on-year, of which the total amount of green and sustainable bonds reached US$31.3 billion. This accounted for one-third of the total amount in Asia, and ranked first in terms of amount of international bond issuance arrangement in Asia. By leveraging its close ties with China, Hong Kong is capable of introducing global capital flows into China's carbon market so as to seize opportunities arising from the 14th Five-Year Plan, Greater Bay Area development and the "Belt and Road" initiative. This will also help promote Hong Kong's development into a green and sustainable financial hub in the region. Yuexiu REIT (00405.HK), as an advocate of the green and sustainable development concept, has been taking advantage of the more diversified green and sustainable financial ecosystem in Hong Kong to actively develop green finance. In 2021, a Hong Kong bank syndicate provided the first green club loan worth HK$4.8 billion to Yuexiu REIT, and subsequently, in November 2022, it secured a three-year sustainability-linked loan with a total value of HK$3.6 billion. The agreed indicators of this loan will help it achieve several sustainable development goals, including lowering the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the proportion of green buildings in its property mix, improving mainstream ESG ratings, etc. In addition, it has also participated in green building construction, and its benchmark properties have obtained green building certification from the industry. The Guangzhou International Finance Center has been certified by LEED EBOM V4 Platinum, BOMA China COE, and BOMA International 360 Performance Program, while Yuexiu Financial Tower has obtained LEED EBOM V4 Platinum Certificate, Platinum WELL Mid-term Certificate and China Green Building Three-star Certificate. As of mid-2022, 56% of its property portfolio were green property area certificated to LEED gold or above standards. Capitalizing on its outstanding performance in green and sustainable finance in the past year, Yuexiu REIT won two major awards at Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2022, organized by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA") on 1 December 2022, namely "Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Real Estate Investment Trust Funding) – Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics" and "Pioneering Organisation in Climate Disclosure Planning". As the Hong Kong Government attaches tremendous importance to the event, the Hon John KC Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, was present at the event as officiating guest. Mr. Lin Deliang, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Yuexiu REIT, said, "This is the first time that Yuexiu REIT has received a green finance award. Winning the award is significant for us as it represents strong affirmation of the great leaps that Yuexiu REIT has made in green finance and sustainable development due to our efforts in such areas in recent years. Being a member of the sustainability ecosystem, we will uphold the concept of ‘creating sustainable value' and endeavor to contribute to the green ecology in China as well as worldwide." Yuexiu REIT was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2005. It is the world's first listed REIT to only invest in properties in Mainland China. Its nine properties are located in the core areas of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan and Hangzhou, with a range of property types including office buildings, retail malls, wholesale malls, hotels and serviced apartments. Yuexiu REIT has placed high emphasis on sustainable development. Yuexiu REIT has published the Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG Report) for six consecutive years since 2016. In early 2022, it launched a new sustainability column disclosing ESG-related information on its official website. In the future, Yuexiu REIT will continue to meet its green and sustainable finance goals. With the concerted efforts of the Company, it will make further strides towards green, low-carbon and sustainable development, as well as make larger contributions that result in high-quality asset enhancement and greater economic and social benefits.

In October 2022, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ("GRESB") announced the results of its 2022 rating, in which Yuexiu REIT (00405.HK) was upgraded to a Green Four-Star rating for its outstanding overall performance in this year's GRESB assessment. Yuexiu REIT also received an "A" rating for public disclosure (the highest level under this disclosure standard) for the second consecutive year, gaining high recognition from international benchmarks for its ESG performance! After participating in the GRESB assessment for the first time in 2021 and receiving a Green Three-Star rating, Yuexiu REIT has diligently made continuous improvements across different key areas over the past year, including policies and targets, green building, energy consumption management, climate change adaptation, risk management and information disclosure. Yuexiu REIT has issued its first sustainability objectives, revamped property equipment and facilities to become low carbon, identified and assessed climate-related risks and opportunities, established a sustainability column on its official website, etc. In the 2022 assessment, Yuexiu REIT obtained full scores of 100 in policy, reporting, risk management, risk assessment, target management, and tenants and community. Its overall score increased by about 8% to 83 points. The public disclosure score also improved further to 96 points, ranking No. 1 in the China subcategory. Yuexiu REIT was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2005. It is the world's first listed REIT to only invest in properties in Mainland China. Its nine properties are located in the core areas of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan and Hangzhou, with a range of property types including office buildings, retail malls, wholesale malls, hotels and serviced apartments. As of mid-2022, its property portfolio was valued at RMB42.38 billion, with a property ownership area totaling 1.18 million sq. m. Among the property portfolio, Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC) has been certified by LEED EBOM V4 Platinum, BOMA China COE, and BOMA International 360 Performance Program, while Yuexiu Financial Tower has obtained LEED EBOM V4 Platinum Certificate, Platinum WELL Mid-term Certificate and China Green Building Three-star Certificate. In 2021, Yuexiu REIT signed the first RMB4.8 billion green club loan with DBS Bank (Hong Kong), which is an important milestone for its green financing. As Mr. Lin Deliang, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Yuexiu REIT, shared in a forum, "To implement ESG, companies in the commercial real estate sector can start from three perspectives. Firstly, to commence from the development stage and adopt green building standards. Secondly, in the operation phase, it is necessary to sign a green pact and advocate low-carbon operation with the managed parties, including frontline operators, tenants, renovation workers and employees. Last but not least, the financing stage should make full use of green financing, including green bonds and green loans." Since its listing, Yuexiu REIT has adhered to the "three-in-one" mode of integrating asset management and fund management, commercial operation and property management, and capital upgrading and asset upgrading. It has also set "environment win-win development", "society green development" and "economy inclusive development" as the three key principles of its sustainable development. Yuexiu REIT has published the "Environmental, Social and Governance Report" (ESG Report) for six consecutive years since 2016. In early 2022, it launched a new sustainability column disclosing ESG-related information on its official website. The higher GRESB rating achieved by Yuexiu REIT demonstrates that its ESG management model and results have attained international standards. Yuexiu REIT will take this opportunity to continuously strengthen the management of all aspects of ESG and realize quality growth, with the hope of creating greater economic, environmental and social benefits for its stakeholders.